YolondaNicole

Hi all, I know it's kind of late, but thank you for all of your postings on this topic. On 4/20, I had a saddle pulmonary embolus (life threatening blood clot in arteries leading to both lungs) and was admitted to the hospital for 5 days. The docs could not figure it out but think that the birth control that I was on for…

A co-worker brought some kale chips to work one day and they were pretty tasty.

Congratulations!! I hope to have your dedication and shed a few myself. . . I'm a little scared of the P90X routines though :-/

I was on the BC called Ocella and had a massive pulmonary embolism. Blood clots are the risk you take when on birth control so be careful and watch out for leg pain/swelling, shortness of breath. My symptoms came along and the doctors believe that i survived because I work in a hospital and was able to get prompt…

I was diagnosed pre-diabetic about 3 weeks ago and my dad is currently a non-compliant diabetic. His eyesight is failing but yet he still doesn't want to take his meds. This was my wake up call and I'm determined to stay on track. I have no other choice.

I've learned that I have to be honest with myself in order to get rid of the shame and embarrassment of putting on the weight in the first place. It seems we have a few things in common. 1 - I have to lose 70 lbs to meet goal 2- I've joined a fitness club and have not went consistently for a year. For me, it has been an…

@HungryMom . . . Wow! 40 in 3 months!! I hope that works for me. Heck, I'd even take 20! I just started Metformin and it is brutal, but hopefully it will get better. I asked for spiro, but the doc wouldn't prescribe it. I'm convinced they're just control freaks, but I'm trying to stay positive. Congrats on your…

Thanks ladies . . . I will definitely add you all :smile: I've joined a few "cysters" sites but ever since I've joined MFP, I feel like there's no room for "can't" anymore. I the pounds are coming off slowly, I just need to stay encouraged.

@NicRiv26 Thanks, actually I'm at the beach. . . It was a breezy and rainy day! Luckily I survived the tornado watch :laugh: . . . Other than that I'm having a wonderful weekend. Hopefully I can make it back home in time to go ride the new "Intimidator" rollercoaster at Carrowinds tomorrow :smile:

Thanks Christy. . .I feel the support and encouragement already :smile:

Thank you both! @Idlangford, I'd be happy to add you as a friend and @aangrisani, I think I'm already addicted to MFP. . . I've been logging and blogging all day :laugh:

Hi, If you notice a change in your shape, it's possible you're burning fat but gaining muscle, which is good. The muscle weighs more than fat, so that could be why you're not seeing much change on the scale. Try measuring your waist, hips, legs, to see if you've lost a few inches. . . That may give you a better idea of…

Hi Ana! Like you, I've incorporated the Wii Zumba into my exercise regime. . . I also go to live classes, too, since it's great to do Zumba in large groups. I love it! Also, if you can, I recommend Just Dance 2 and Michael Jackson-The Experience. All of them will get you moving. I used to work Critical Care as a nurse and…

I love MJ as well . . . Anything by the King of Pop get's me pumped! LOL

Hi, Thanks for posting your pics. I'm just starting my weight loss journey and it seems like we may have the same body type. I hope that in time I can lose like you did, but I need to set goals like you did. Great job and keep us posted as you progress :flowerforyou: